Bon hiver : A journey through the winter landscape

1 Dec 2012-3 Mar 2013

Overview

This Towner Collection display takes you on a journey through the winter landscape – from the forest to the ice cap. Featuring The Forked Forest Path by Olafur Eliasson, whose artwork The Weather Project remains one of Tate’s most popular Turbine Hall installations. Towner acquired The Forked Forest Path through the Contemporary Art Society in 2003 and this is the first time this striking forest installation has been shown in our new building. The display also features works by Joachim Koester, Kelly Richardson, Christopher Wood, William Gear, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, Duncan Grant, Edward Stott, Eric Ravilious and more. Bon hiver is a traditional french greeting. Directly translated, it means “good winter”. It is often used for the day the first snowfall sticks to the ground.